2015 Franchere Havlin Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

12.6% alc.,pH 3.64, TA 0.59, 60 cases, $28. Vineyard is located in the Van Duzer Corridor (the Willamette Valley’s newest AVA). Soils are marine sedimentary over rare ironstone bedrock. Harvest Brix 21.9º. 60% Pommard, 40% 115. 10% whole cluster. Native yeast fermentation, aged 10 months in used oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with Diam closure. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. The nose opens slowly to reveal aromas of blackberry, spice, bramble and damp soil. Earthbound fruit flavors of purple and black fruits are framed by gutsy, but not aggressive tannins. Good liveliness, with a boysenberry-driven finish. Score: 89. Reviewed February 2, 2019

Winery: Franchere Wine Co.
From article: Recently Tasted Willamette Valley Wines